CVE-2010-4090 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via memory corruption in Adobe Shockwave Player, requiring user interaction.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2010-4090?
CVE-2010-4090 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Adobe Shockwave Player, published on 29 Oct 2010. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Adobe Shockwave Player before 11.5.9.615 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2010-4090?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Adobe Shockwave Player.
How do I fix CVE-2010-4090?
No fix has been published for CVE-2010-4090 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2010-4090 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2010-4090 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Adobe Shockwave Player
Sources
Also known as GHSA-gg7c-p2w7-3c8q.